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Imperial Brands on track for FY26 guidance as £1.5bn share buyback announced
Imperial Brands expects to deliver FY26 guidance across all key metrics, including adjusted operating profit growth of 3% to 5%, high-single-digit EPS growth and more than £2.2bn of free cash flow. The group has completed its £1.45bn FY26 share buyback and announced a further £1.5bn programme for FY27.
Lion Finance secures $118m IFC funding for Georgian MSMEs
Bank of Georgia has signed two loan agreements with the International Finance Corporation for a combined $118m to support financing for micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Georgia. At least 30% of the funding will be directed towards rural MSMEs, with both facilities carrying five-year terms.
Tesco raises profit guidance as H1 operating profit and free cash flow increase
Tesco reported a 6.3% rise in adjusted operating profit to £1.78bn for the first half of 2026/27, while free cash flow increased 21% to £1.57bn. The supermarket also raised its full-year adjusted operating profit guidance and increased its share buyback programme to £950m.
IMI agrees €63m acquisition of iSMA CONTROLLI
IMI has agreed to acquire intelligent building automation provider iSMA CONTROLLI for €63 million, adding smart-connected building solutions to its Climate Control sector.
Shell raises Q3 integrated gas outlook as refining margins improve
Shell expects third-quarter Integrated Gas production of 740,000 to 780,000 boe/d, while its indicative refining margin has increased to $42 per barrel from $24 per barrel in Q2. Pasted markdown
Informa to separate Taylor & Francis and acquire Clarion for £2.24bn
Informa plans to separate Taylor & Francis while acquiring Clarion for £2.24bn, strengthening its B2B Live Events business and targeting higher revenues and earnings from 2027.
Ithaca Energy agrees US$860m acquisition of Canadian oil assets
Ithaca Energy has agreed to acquire interests in the Terra Nova and White Rose offshore oil assets in Canada for US$860 million, with potential contingent consideration of up to US$250 million.
BT acquires TalkTalk businesses for c.£400m
BT has acquired TalkTalk Telecommunications and PlatformX Communications out of administration, with an estimated FY27 cash impact of around £400 million.
IG Group lowers 2026 revenue growth outlook after Q3 revenue falls 14%
IG Group Holdings plc expects Q3 2026 revenue to fall 14% year-on-year to approximately £240m, reflecting lower OTC revenue retention. The Group now forecasts mid-single-digit revenue growth for 2026, while organic first trades increased by more than 25% and Underdog revenue more than doubled to approximately $105m.
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